I was sad tonight would be my last night, but hopefully I will get the chance to visit or maybe even volunteer there again. We ate dinner together and it was nice because the lady and children who had moved out a couple weeks ago came for a visit and I was able to see them again. It is nice to know that they are doing well and the Maria House has again accomplished one of their goals of helping women become self sufficeient.
It was one of the residents birthdays(she turned two)! We sang Happy Birthday and encouraged her to blow out her candles, it was pricesless seeing her smile as she opened a Dora Doll, that the Maria House had given her for her birthday. You can tell that the whole home really is each residents true family at this particular time in their lives.
After the celebration some sisters came and made greeting cards with the mothers. I helped one of the sisters entertain the chidlren iwth coloring pictures.
It was a good night, though sad, I have learned so much from each women that I will carry with me.
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My last night at the Sinsinawa MOund will be this Friday and I am also sad that this is my last night. I agree that it's nice to be able to see how you've made a difference. Although we both of our services are different, I think we can both feel the strong sense of community in our particular area. I have also gained a lot from the sisters I've been around and they've given me insight that I can carry through my journey in life.
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